IPL 2024: Samson cries foul

IPL 2024: Controversy ensued when Royals skipper Sanju Samson dispatched right-arm seamer Mukesh Kumar`s delivery to the boundary, only to have his hopes dashed by Hope`s agile hands

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Fielders from around the world have mastered the art of finding their balance and executing the best catches while teetering on the edge of the boundary rope. However, Shai Hope’s remarkable juggling act at long-on, witnessed during Rajasthan Royals’ encounter against on Tuesday night, sent shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity. ADVERTISEMENT Game of margins! 😮 A splendid catch that raises the HOPE for the Delhi Capitals 🙌 Sanju Samson departs after an excellent 86(46) 👏 Watch the match LIVE on and 💻📱 | Controversy ensued when Royals skipper Sanju Samson dispatched right-arm seamer Mukesh Kumar's delivery to the boundary, only to have his hopes dashed by Hope's agile hands.

And this is where the controversy begins. In a fraction of a second, anticipation hung thick in the air as DC's Shai Hope leaped towards the fence, his outstretched hands attempting to snare the impending missile. You are the richest league, hire good umpires.



As the ball made its descent towards Hope's eager palms, Samson, having seemingly resigned to his fate, commenced his departure from the pitch, acknowledging the inevitability of the catch. However, amidst the palpable tension, the on-field umpires swiftly sought recourse to the technology at their disposal, opting to refer the decision upstairs to ascertain the veracity of Hope's claim. You mean a 6 that wasn't given? The gargantuan screens scattered across the stadium flickered to life, projecting the pivotal moment in hig.